Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In Rhode Island In 2024

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2024 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Rhode Island.

2 Portsmouth Streets Closed Due To Gas Leak

Police say residents in the area are safe, and there is no cause for concern. But traffic will be restricted while repairs are made.

6 Injured After Crash Involving Work Van And Car In Portsmouth

Ladders from the work van went through the car's windshield during the crash, Portsmouth fire officials say.

U.S. Navy Lowering Speed Limit On Burma Road In Portsmouth, Middletown

U.S. Navy officials say the speed limit reduction is due to recent increases in crashes, collisions with animals, and traffic violations.

Driver Injured After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Portsmouth

The crash was so loud, residents living two miles away could hear it, Portsmouth fire officials say.

Driver Seriously Hurt In Crash With Lumber Truck In Portsmouth, Rhode Island

First responders had to pull the driver of the car out of the wreckage. They were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Elderly Middletown Woman Dies In Portsmouth Crash After Striking Tree

Portsmouth police say the crash happened Monday night on Indian Avenue near Swan Drive and resulted in the death of Claudia Bell, 69.

Portsmouth Police Identify MA Woman Killed After Crashing Into Home

Portsmouth police say the Fall River, Massachusetts, woman was extricated from her car after crashing into a home on Anthony Road.

Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Portsmouth Home

Portsmouth police say the driver was extricated from her car after crashing into a home on Anthony Road.

Fiery Crash In Portsmouth Hospitalizes 3 People

One of the cars was on fire when Portsmouth first responders arrived at the scene of the crash, fire officials said.

Mount Hope Bridge Changes Maximum Vehicle Weight Allowance

Changes to federal guidelines necessitate a change from the current maximum of 40 tons to 30 tons.

7 Injured In Trolley Crash In Portsmouth

A trolley overturned during a private event in Portsmouth, causing emergency officials to declare a mass casualty event.

Several Injured In Rollover Crash In Portsmouth

When the car struck a fire hydrant, it was launched about 200 feet down the road until coming to a rest on the sidewalk.

Truck Breakdown In Portsmouth Causes Morning Traffic Woes

The disabled box truck was cleared around 7:30 a.m., but not before causing significant backups on Route 24.

Portsmouth's DUI Arrests Rose By Nearly 25% Last Year

Portsmouth police made 140 DUI arrests in 2021, up from 114 the year before.

No Major Injuries In Weekend Rollover Crash In Portsmouth

The vehicle rolled onto its side after hitting a telephone pole, the Portsmouth Fire Department said.

Rhode Island's Average Gas Price Reaches $3.40

It costs a full quarter per gallon more to fill up your tank than this time last month.

Portsmouth Road Passable After Flooding Collapse

Although the road is passable for emergency vehicles, drivers are asked to avoid the area to allow construction to continue.

Portsmouth Road Destroyed By Ida Flooding

Parts of Portsmouth saw more than eight inches of rainfall as the storm swept through the region.

3 Kids, 2 Women Injured In Portsmouth Head-On Crash

Three children, a 13-year-old, a 5-year-old and an infant, suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Paving Projects Coming To Portsmouth Neighborhoods

Expect some delays and plan to seek alternate routes while paving is underway.

'Operation Safe Summer' Decreases Portsmouth Crashes: Police

From July to the beginning of September, the department saw a 34 percent reductions in crashes from the year before.

Portsmouth Launches Traffic Safety Campaign For Schools

Officers will be stepping up patrols to ensure safety at bus stops, crosswalks, school drop-offs and more.

Sakonnet River Bridge Bike Lane Closing For Inspections

The lane will close from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, for two weeks.

Sakonnet River Bridge Lit Orange For Multiple Sclerosis Awareness

March 8 to 14 marks Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

4 Hurt In Portsmouth Crash

Four people were injured following a three-vehicle crash on East Main Road; two were hospitalized.

Burma Road In Portsmouth Closed By U.S. Navy

Burma Road, which is also known as Defense Highway runs north to south along the west shoreline.

'Lucky To Be Found' Johnston Woman Rescued After Water Search

A Johnston woman went overboard sometime Friday and was found in Potters Cove around 4 a.m. Saturday, the Coast Guard said.